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Janet Ballengee Estep 68
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 Posted - 11/07/2006 : 08:26:41
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Andy, you walked from Rainelle to Sam Black???  I am so impressed!!!! Pleeeaaassee, next time take your camera!!! Those of us who don't live in Rainelle cannot get enough pictures!!! You should get an award or something for that walk. |
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Dale Tincher 64
USA
485 Posts |
Posted - 11/07/2006 : 08:45:09
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Andy, I enjoyed your post. You went from Rainelle to Sam Black? Wow! How many miles is that? I would have to be lost to make that trek.  I wish Susie would have had a camera. I would like to see a picture of you walking near Sam Black with toilet paper sticking out of your ears. OK, I know it was wrapped around your ears, but it is still a good mental picture. Only our wonderful Andy. Dale
Dale Tincher - Class of 64
919-272-8052
dale.tincher@rainellereunion.com |
Edited by - Dale Tincher 64 on 11/07/2006 08:56:58 |
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Janet Ballengee Estep 68
USA
119 Posts |
Posted - 11/07/2006 : 08:45:45
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| Andy, I meant to ask you if the restaurant at the airport is still open on weekends and do airplanes still use the landing strip? |
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Janet Ballengee Estep 68
USA
119 Posts |
Posted - 11/07/2006 : 08:49:20
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| Dale, from Rainelle to Sam Black on the old James River & Kanawha Turnpike is about 10 miles. I think Andy and Susie walked up the Airport Road there in the Osborne Addition and that road comes out on the JR & KT up on top of Little Sewell Mtn.so the mileage may be a little different. Still impressive. |
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ML2006
USA
256 Posts |
Posted - 11/07/2006 : 09:14:33
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| Dale and Andy: Thank you for sharing your walks. My day has started with some great visuals and Andy, even without your camera we can picture them in our minds. Thanks! Did the leaves turn pretty on the trees that line mainstreet? |
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Andy Aide Pendleton 64
USA
297 Posts |
Posted - 11/08/2006 : 20:53:47
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Susie and I have walked on ten miles walk before .....a straight stretch on the Greenbrier River...
The Sam Black walk began at the Park Center shopping Center at least a mile coming to the base of airport road. It is straight up for several miles....then we did some detouring exploring places....When you reach the airport you sort of think you will start down, which you do ....however several more inclines as you go along.....Overall it was just a perfect day highlighted with a gift from God, "Nature"....It just takes your breath....
Overall, I believe we walked several miles over ten....
Come July, Susie and I would like to invite anyone who is interested and would like to make the challenge to take the trip...No running is allowed (LOL). That goes for you Dale....No Running.....
We would have to do our walking adventure the first part of the reunion week.......start training....
Oh! we have to be home before dark due to the haunted house that we pass has been acting up lately.....
Susie and I will be waiting your reply....
Andy |
Edited by - Andy Aide Pendleton 64 on 11/09/2006 07:09:25 |
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Dale Tincher 64
USA
485 Posts |
Posted - 01/27/2007 : 20:13:43
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Evelyn Utterback wrote:
Dale, we haven't heard about your weight loss program for awhile. How's it going?
Thank you for asking, Evelyn. I got derailed over Christmas due to the busy schedule of Christmas and New Year along with a busy work schedule, plus the short days and cold weather. Plenty of excuses seem to pop up, don't they? However, I am back at it, walking around one of the local lakes and doing well. I'm only down about seven pounds, but am pleased with that and feeling much better.
Dale Tincher - Class of 64
919-272-8052
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Dale Tincher 64
USA
485 Posts |
Posted - 03/27/2007 : 13:56:30
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The always entertaining Biker Chick has struck again. Enjoy her humor below. Her identity may be revealed at the reunion.
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The days are getting warmer and longer--time to pump up my bike tires and dust off the saddle and so I did.
After a long sedentary winter, I was eager to see if I could find the courage and agility to get on my bike and peddle around the neighborhood. For a few days now, I have been doing okay so far. The only problem is that I felt as if I was riding miles and miles but no way to tell.
A trip to Wal*Mart has solved that misconception. For only $9.95, you can buy a bicycle speedometer/odometer. As I am a gadget lover, it was soon mine. It displays the mileage, real speed, riding time and works as a clock too. After some minor fussing, it was connected.
If you have ever wondered how fast you are riding a bicycle, here is what I have learned so far. If you are riding barely fast enough to keep your balance, you are going about 5 miles per hour. If you are pedaling up a fairly short, gradual incline, you are doing well if you make over 10 miles per hour. What you think is a mile is only one-half of a mile. Of course, this only applies if you are over age and over weight.
According to some health experts: "Cycling burns the calories in a chocolate bar or a couple of alcoholic drinks in one hour, 300 calories. A fifteen-minute bike ride, five times a week, burns off 11 pounds of fat a year." I hope the candy and drink are factored into that weight loss. If not, I may have a problem. :)
One more thing. If you are thinking about buying an odometer you might want to check out the wireless Bell model. For another $10, you could save time and better left unsaid words.
More nice weather is coming. I don’t think I can use the cold and dark as an excuse any longer.
Dale Tincher - Class of 64
919-272-8052
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gridironmike
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Posted - 03/29/2007 : 16:40:24
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Careful with that Flax Oil! It caused Barry Bonds to be accused of steroid use.
Yes, this is a joke and yes, Barry Bonds did say that was what he used.
RJHS '84 |
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Dale Tincher 64
USA
485 Posts |
Posted - 05/05/2007 : 10:45:18
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Hello everyone, I know that none of us read obituaries or read up on life expectancy (right ), but during my Web travels, I found a few life expectancy calculators - http://read.nwsource.com/lifeexpectancycalculator/index.cfm I'm confident that few of them are accurate, but they are good indicators and they make you think about certain areas of your life. Due to my faith, I'm truly not concerned about life expectancy other than wanting to be around for family, grandchildren, friends, etc., but it is interesting to consider. I have been working hard the past seven months on my eating and fitness for family and friend reasons. I'll go ahead and release that I realized a dream (and very good fortune health-wise) by working my way up to running a 5K (3.2M) race two Sundays ago (Run for the Roses, it's called) in 33 minutes and 22 seconds - see the pic of me in agony as I was about to cross the finish line http://www.consultwebs.com/images/dt/2/dale_finishing_33_min_12_sec_2858.jpg My weight is down more than 25 pounds and belt-size more than 3". I still have a long way to go, but my doctor finally smiled during a visit and I finally enjoyed going to see him. I can also now use a smaller running bra . I liked the above calculator because it said I should live 90 years. It said that typical men who are now 60 should live to be 84. I didn't like another calculator that told me that my life expectancy is 63 years. This one asks the best questions and said 102 years for me - http://preventdisease.com/healthtools/articles/health_age.html I changed my mind, I like this one better.
Our Rangers who have medical training and experience will know more about this than I, but I thought you might find it interesting and, I hope, helpful. Dale
Dale Tincher - Class of 64
919-272-8052
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ML2006
USA
256 Posts |
Posted - 05/05/2007 : 18:53:40
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| Dale: Congrats!!! How encouraging to those of us who should but haven't lol. Yippee for you! |
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Ron Estep 57
USA
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Posted - 05/05/2007 : 22:15:14
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Originally posted by Dale Tincher 64
Hello everyone, I know that none of us read obituaries or read up on life expectancy (right ), but during my Web travels, I found a few life expectancy calculators - http://read.nwsource.com/lifeexpectancycalculator/index.cfm I'm confident that few of them are accurate, but they are good indicators and they make you think about certain areas of your life. Due to my faith, I'm truly not concerned about life expectancy other than wanting to be around for family, grandchildren, friends, etc., but it is interesting to consider. I have been working hard the past seven months on my eating and fitness for family and friend reasons. I'll go ahead and release that I realized a dream (and very good fortune health-wise) by working my way up to running a 5K (3.2M) race two Sundays ago (Run for the Roses, it's called) in 33 minutes and 22 seconds - see the pic of me in agony as I was about to cross the finish line http://www.consultwebs.com/images/dt/2/dale_finishing_33_min_12_sec_2858.jpg My weight is down more than 25 pounds and belt-size more than 3". I still have a long way to go, but my doctor finally smiled during a visit and I finally enjoyed going to see him. I can also now use a smaller running bra . I liked the above calculator because it said I should live 90 years. It said that typical men who are now 60 should live to be 84. I didn't like another calculator that told me that my life expectancy is 63 years. This one asks the best questions and said 102 years for me - http://preventdisease.com/healthtools/articles/health_age.html I changed my mind, I like this one better.
Our Rangers who have medical training and experience will know more about this than I, but I thought you might find it interesting and, I hope, helpful. Dale
Dale Tincher - Class of 64
919-272-8052
dale.tincher@rainellereunion.com
Hey Dale, I like this calculater too according to it i will live to 101. nice job on the running and exerciseing . lucky for me i don't gain weight. I've been 160 lbs's for the last 30 yrs. My wife hates me part of the time , all she has to do is look at the food and she gain's weight . Good luck on looseing more lbs. Ron |
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Dale Tincher 64
USA
485 Posts |
Posted - 05/06/2007 : 17:51:07
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Thank you for your nice comments, Marilyn and Ron. I count myself very fortunate that my knees and joints have held up. I had some problems, but rested until I recovered, then continued. I forgot to mention that a man in the 70 to 80 age category ran the 3.2 miles in 25 minutes and 50 seconds. He looked amazing, muscular and fit. I would have guessed his age as mid to late 50's. He inspired me. Three men in their sixties ran the race in the 7 to 8 minute per mile range.
Ron, you are indeed fortunate that you can eat anything and not gain weight. However, it is not just your wife who hates you. I'm kidding - good for you!!!
Dale Tincher - Class of 64
919-272-8052
dale.tincher@rainellereunion.com |
Edited by - Dale Tincher 64 on 05/06/2007 17:55:38 |
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Dale Tincher 64
USA
485 Posts |
Posted - 05/07/2007 : 14:41:32
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Hello everyone. I hope you don't mind my occasionally posting information I have found helpful in my quest for motivation and information. This March 19, 2007 article in the Sunday newspaper Parade insert was very inrmative for me - http://www.parade.com/articles/editions/2007/edition_03-18-2007/Make_Body_Younger - You can stop "normal" aging." Probably the most dramatic was this paragraph, "So, when you exercise, your muscles release specific substances that travel throughout your bloodstream, telling your cells to grow. Sedentary muscles, on the other hand, let out a steady trickle of chemicals that whisper to every cell to decay, day after day after day." Dale
Dale Tincher - Class of 64
919-272-8052
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Dale Tincher 64
USA
485 Posts |
Posted - 01/01/2009 : 12:53:11
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Hello everyone. I saw a video yesterday on CNN.com that discussed an article, "Running slows the aging clock, Stanford researchers find." - http://med.stanford.edu/news_releases/2008/august/running.html
As I mentioned above, I started an exercise program prior to the reunion. I was in terrible shape. Several factors contributed to helping me get serious about getting into condition. I wanted to lose some weight for the Rainelle Reunion. I had gone from 135 pounds in high school to 217 pounds. My doctor had been after me for quite some time since my blood pressure and cholesterol were up. I realized that my family and business would suffer if I had the heart-attack for which I was headed and that I need to "make" the time to get in shape.
I had talked some Rangers at the Reunion who are avid walkers, including Elda Utterback (who has always looked great) and I talked to a few runners. The above Stanford article above confirmed some things I had thought were true about seniors' running. (It still feels odd to call myself a senior, but I am one now. ) I am posting this article to, hopefully, encourage some of you, my friends, as we consider New Year's resolutions.
As I stated in above posts, I started my exercise program by walking. I carefully watched what I ate. I didn't count on ever being able to run again since my weight and knees weren't where they should be and I couldn't walk up steps without getting winded (and sometimes dizzy) and having to stop and recover. I was able to gradually start running short distances. After a year or so, I was able to enter and run some 5K and 10K races. I then started wondering if I could run a marathon (26.2 miles.) I had tried to prepare for a marathon when I was in my 30's, but injured something each time and couldn't make the race. I did some online research and decided to give it a try. I started training four month prior for the Raleigh Marathon to be held in November of 2008. I had frequent injuries and had to cross-train. For example, I would injure a knee and would have to swim or ride a stationary bike. I injured an area near my ankle and had to ride a bike for quite a while. I travel somewhere about every two weeks and use the fitness centers at the hotels. After three months of training, I built up to 19 miles. My favorite place to run was a local Raleigh park (Umstead) that has a several miles of trails and sandy roads. I was supposed to build up to 26 miles, but simply couldn't find the time to do so. Still, I figured 19 miles would carry me quite a ways and I hoped adrenalin would carry me a bit further. My routine consisted (and still does) of going to the YMCA four or five times per week and lifting weights, using the machines and running for about 75 minutes (including the weights, machines and running.) One or two days per week, I would run six to eight miles. On Saturdays, I would make lengthy runs.
Race day arrived. I was very excited as I saw the hundreds of people who were there for the half-marathon and marathon. There is a lot of positive energy at road races. I had read an article by Jeff Galloway that said that the goal of a first marathon should be to finish and not to worry about time. I subscribed to that. The first few miles were very enjoyable. I felt very good for nine miles. The race was very hilly. The next nine miles were a bit more difficult. The last eight miles were agony. My endurance was fine, but my legs started screaming at me and refused to run further. So, I briskly walked the last eight miles. Still, I made it in regulation time and received a completion medal. It was exhilarating to pick up speed and jog across the finish line. My daughter, Sarah, and one of our friends were waiting at the finish line and helped me limp to my car and a restaurant.
The experience was tremendously rewarding. I have lost 40 pounds since I started my exercise and eating routine. My waist size has gone from 40 down to 34. My strength has improved amazingly. I can do more push-ups now than I was ever able to do (I can do 65 push-ups now and 8 pull-ups.) I truly feel 20 years younger mentally and physically. My daughter, Sarah, also got motivated and joined a gym and lost 15 pounds and joined me in a 5K race a few months ago. She and I used to meet and talk over a high-calorie lunch or dinner. We now meet at a gym and talk as we work out. Some of my before and after pictures are here - http://www.rainellereunion.com/images/dale_before_after.jpg Pictures of me running the marathon are here - http://www.kodakgallery.com/ShareLanding.action?c=u46feyk.ajx2r2h8&x=0&y=-8lnf2&localeid=en_US I run frequent 5K and 10K races to help with my motivation. I am signed up for the Umstead Marathon to be held in Raleigh in early March.
If you wish to consider running, my advice is to set a long-term goal of one or two years and increase gradually. As we have learned, the years arrive. When they do, your conditioning will arrive with them.
I realize that many of you have knee, heart, arthritis and other problems around which you have to work. Many of you have multiple ways you work on your conditioning. Your comments are most welcome. We want the best health possible for our Ranger and other friends.
Dale
Dale Tincher - Class of 64
919-272-8052
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Edited by - Dale Tincher 64 on 01/02/2009 13:26:01 |
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